Conversion Kit Instructions for GLOBAL VR Driving Games with HD Monitors

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1 Conversion Kit Instructions for GLOBAL VR Driving Games with HD Monitors Rev. B Read this manual before use. Keep this manual with the machine at all times. techsupport@globalvr.com Phone: Fax: Gamepires. Gas Guzzler is registered trademark of Pandora Studio. All rights reserved. The names, designs, and logos of all products are the property of their respective owners and used by permission. GLOBAL VR and the GLOBAL VR logo are registered trademarks of Global VR, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

2 Introduction Table of Contents Table of Contents...2 Introduction...2 System Requirements:...2 Technical Support...3 Kit Contents...3 Tools Required...4 Test and Clean Before Conversion...4 Conversion Steps...5 Remove Card Reader and Card Dispenser, if Applicable...5 Install the Customized Steering Wheel...6 Swap Control Panel Buttons...8 List of Figures Figure 1. Installing the Steering Wheel on Need for Speed Games...6 Figure 2. Installing the Steering Wheel on NASCAR Games...7 Figure 3. Using a Quick-Connect Splicer...7 Figure 4. Connections to GVRI/O Mini PCB...8 Figure 5. Lighted Button Connectors...9 Figure 6. System Computer Rear Panel...11 Figure 7. Identifying a Computer with a Nytric USBI/O PCB...11 Figure 8. BOOST and DROP HAZARDS Button Legends...13 Remove Shifter and Install BOOST Button (as Applicable)... 9 Replace Computer Test and Calibrate the Game Artwork Installation Backlit Marquee Side panel Decals Seat Base Side Decals Seat Base Rear Decals Seat Back Artwork Yellow or Green Rating Label Decal Serial Number Label Install New Game Sign Artwork Placement Illustrations Figure 9. Artwork Placement on NASCAR Standard Cabinet Figure 10. Artwork Placement on NASCAR Deluxe Cabinet Figure 11. Artwork Placement on Twisted Cabinet Figure 12. Artwork Placement on Need for Speed Carbon Standard Cabinet Figure 13. Artwork Placement on Need for Speed Underground Cabinet Introduction This document describes the steps for upgrading a GLOBAL VR driving game to Redline Rampage. System Requirements: GLOBAL VR Driving Game with LCD or Plasma Monitor: Need for Speed Carbon Dedicated Cabinets NASCAR Racing and NASCAR Team Racing Twisted - Nitro Stunt Racing (Mini-Motion games may be converted but motion is not supported.) Older Need for Speed games with monitors and I/O PCBs upgraded. Games with Nytric USBI/O PCBs (see Figure 7 on page 11) require the I/O Conversion Kit (Part #: ). GLOBAL VR Motion Games with projection monitors and GVRI/O Mini PCBs can be converted but motion is not supported Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 2 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

3 Introduction Technical Support Need Help? Need a Part? Contact Technical Support: Hours: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday Friday Phone: Fax: techsupport@globalvr.com Website: Online Store: Kit Contents Part Number Item Description Qty Conversion Kit Instructions (this Document) Software Restore Guide Operation Manual For Kit Systems Common Repairs for Driving Games Pre-Conversion Maintenance Checklist BIOS-XX* BIOS Setup Instructions * Software, System Recovery Disk * Software, Game Install Disk Shifter Cover Plate Redline Rampage PC Assembly RR Steering Wheel With Fire Buttons and Harness Button Plug H2774 BOOST Button Assembly 1 HP XXXX DROP HAZARDS Button Legend 1 L-0182 Serial Number Label 1 NTR-AW-06 New Game Sign 1 RR-AW-01 Right Side Panel Decal 1 RR-AW-02 Left Side Panel Decal 1 RR-AW-03 Left Side Monitor Decal 1 RR-AW-04 Right Side Monitor Decal 1 RR-AW-05 Left Side Seat Base Decal 1 RR-AW-06 Right Side Seat Base Decal 1 RR-AW-07 Upper Rear Seat Base Decal 1 RR-AW-08 Lower Rear Seat Base Decal 1 RR-AW-09 Seat Back Decal 1 RR-AW-10 Green Rating Label Decal 1 RR-AW-11 Yellow Rating Label Decal 1 RRK-AW-01 Backlit Marquee Artwork, Polystyrene 1 USB-KQRTG-HL-RR Redline Rampage Game Dongle 1 -- Adhesive Tie-Wrap Mount & Zip Tie 1 -- Quick-Connect Splicers *Part Numbers may change due to configuration revisions Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 3 of 18

4 Test and Clean Before Conversion Tools Required Exacto Knife (or similar) and sharp blades for cutting graphics Sharp scissors (optional for cutting graphics) Screwdriver with assorted Phillips & Torx security bits (typically T-9, T-15, T-20, &/or T-25) 3/16" Allen wrench (to remove and replace steering wheel) ¾ Socket Wrench (to remove and replace steering wheel hub) NASCAR: Wrenches, 8/16 & 11/16, to loosen steering housing if you need to move it upward Wire snip and stripper Spray bottle of water (for applying decals) Squeegee for smoothing graphics Test and Clean Before Conversion Installing a new game will not fix existing hardware problems. Refer to the checklist included in the kit, and perform the steps below to make sure your cabinet is in optimal operating condition before performing the conversion. If you need to make repairs, see the document Common Repairs for Driving Games included in the kit. 1. Open the Controls screen in the Operator Menu. Check the following and fix any problems: a. Make sure the leader light, brake lights (as applicable), and START button blink when you open the Controls screen. b. Make sure all buttons work properly, as indicated on the screen. c. Turn the steering wheel left and right. Make sure the numbers above the steering wheel graphic show full left position as approximately " 127" and full right position as approximately "127". Make sure the numbers change in a smooth and linear manner. A sudden jump in the numbers, or a different range of numbers, can indicate a bad pot. d. Check the numbers displayed near the brake pedal. When the pedal is not pressed, the top and middle number should be about the same. The middle number should not change when the brake pedal is not being pressed; if it does change, you need to replace the pot. If the top number is zero (0), or the bottom number is 255, you need to adjust the pot. Step on the brake pedal and make sure the middle number increases. When the pedal is full down, the middle and bottom numbers should be about the same. The difference between the full up and full down values should be about 80 (±5). Make sure the numbers change in a smooth and linear manner. A sudden jump in the numbers can indicate a bad pot. e. Repeat the previous step for the gas pedal. Note: Pots for gas, brake and steering are a very common replacement item on driving cabinets. If you suspect a pot may be wearing out, it should be replaced. f. If installed, make sure the shifter works in each gear. The shifter will be removed but some of the signals will be used for other functions. g. Test both coin mechs, coin meter, and bill validator (if installed). 2. From the Sound Test screen, make sure all speakers work and sound comes from the correct speakers. Check the wiring for any speaker that does not work. Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 4 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

5 Conversion Steps 3. Make sure the monitor image is bright and clear. 4. Disconnect the cabinet AC power cord and remove the rear door. CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, handle PCBs by the edges only and use a grounding wrist strap or similar precaution. 5. Use compressed air to blow dust and dirt away from PCBs mounted in the cabinet and the monitor chassis. If dirt or debris has accumulated in the cabinet, clean it out. 6. Inspect the steering belt and gears and replace components if worn or teeth are broken. 7. Make sure all vents are clear of debris and all cabinet fans are working. 8. Check all wire connections in the cabinet and make sure they are secure. Make sure all ground wires are secure. 9. If the game has a dual force-feedback PCB system, make sure it has the ESD Shock Protection fix described in Common Repairs for Driving Games. (This fix involves soldering ground wires to the back of the PCBs to help prevent force-feedback failure due to static shock.) 10. Inspect the exterior of the cabinet. Make sure all screws are secure. Repair any obvious damage. Clean the cabinet with a mild cleaner and soft cloth. Conversion Steps 1. Turn off the cabinet and disconnect the AC power cord. 2. Remove the rear door from the cabinet. 3. Perform the steps in the sections that follow as they apply to your cabinet. Remove Card Reader and Card Dispenser, if Applicable The card reader and card dispenser installed on some games will not be used. You can leave them in place or remove them. To remove the card reader, remove the two screws that secure it in place. Carefully slide the card reader out of the cabinet and disconnect the harness connector. Cover the mounting location if desired. The SmartCard Dispenser, an option only on dedicated Need for Speed Underground games, is secured with three wood screws through the bottom inside of the assembly, and three bolts through the top inside of the assembly. The bolts are secured with nuts and washers behind the driving control panel. To remove the Card Dispenser, open the Card Dispenser and the Driving Control Panel, and remove the screws and the nuts and bolts that secure the card dispenser assembly in place. Disconnect the harness from the card dispenser and slide the dispenser out of the cabinet. Disconnect and remove the harness or secure it inside the cabinet where it is out of the way. Plug holes with button plugs if desired Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 5 of 18

6 Install the Customized Steering Wheel Install the Customized Steering Wheel The steering wheel in the kit has Fire buttons pre-installed to fire weapons. If the game will be operated in Green Label mode only (no weapons), this step is optional. (Fire buttons will function as Drop Hazards buttons in Green Label Mode.) Refer to Figure 1 for Need for Speed games and Figure 2 for NASCAR games. 1. For Need for Speed and Twisted games, remove the screws that secure the instrument panel artwork in place to access the area behind the plastic housing, as shown in Figure Remove the six (6) T-15 Torx security screws from the steering wheel cap and remove the cap. 3. Remove the three (3) 3/16" Allen head bolts from the steering wheel and pull the wheel towards you to remove it. 4. For NASCAR games only, make sure there is enough space to run the wires under the wheel housing assembly as shown in Figure 2. If there is not enough space you will need to loosen the four mounting bolts and shift the housing assembly up enough to run the wires (about 1/16 or 1.5 mm.) 5. Remove the ¾ nut at the center of the steering hub. Remove the hub and replace it with the hub from the kit. (This hub has a hole pre-drilled to run the wires from the Fire buttons.) Replace the nut and tighten securely. 6. For NASCAR games only, place the rubber boot from the kit over the steering column. 7. Thread the wires from the new steering wheel through the hole in the hub and into the cabinet. For NASCAR games run the wires through the rubber boot. 8. Place the new steering wheel over the hub, making sure that the holes for the wires in the wheel and the hub are aligned, and gently pull the wires through the hub. 9. Replace the three Allen screws removed previously and tighten securely. 10. Secure the wheel cap with the screws removed previously. 11. Inside the cabinet, use the adhesive-backed tie-wrap mount and a zip tie to add strain relief to the wires. Adhere the strain relief to the lower part of the metal control panel housing. 12. Inside the cabinet, locate J9 on the USBI/O Mini PCB (see Figure 4). Use Quick-Connect Splicers from the kit (see Figure 3) to splice one wire from the wheel to the wire from Pin 1, and the other to the wire from Pin 2 of J9 on the GVRI/O Mini PCB. Figure 1. Installing the Steering Wheel on Need for Speed Games Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 6 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

7 Install the Customized Steering Wheel Figure 2. Installing the Steering Wheel on NASCAR Games Figure 3. Using a Quick-Connect Splicer 2014 Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 7 of 18

8 Swap Control Panel Buttons Figure 4. Connections to GVRI/O Mini PCB Swap Control Panel Buttons On Redline Rampage the DROP HAZARDS button uses the signal formerly used for VIEW, and the VIEW button uses the signal formerly used for (music). (NASCAR games must have the BOOST button installed at the shifter location, as described in the section that follows.) Summary of Control Panel changes: Change the (music) button to the VIEW button Change the VIEW button to the DROP HAZARDS button 1. Gently pry the plastic lenses off the and VIEW buttons with a small screwdriver or similar tool, being careful not to scratch the lenses. 2. Replace the legend with the VIEW legend and replace the lens. 3. Install the DROP HAZARDS legend from the kit to the button that was previously VIEW. (The graphic is printed on thin transparency film, so be careful not to lose it. See Figure 8 on page 13 for a DROP HAZARDS legend that you can cut out or copy to transparency film.) 4. For older Need for Speed games with a Horn button, the Horn button will become the BOOST button. You can replace the Horn button with the BOOST button from the kit if you will not be using it in the shifter location. Otherwise, you can order a BOOST button from or disassemble the Horn button, use fine-grit sandpaper to sand off the printed Horn legend, and then print a BOOST legend on clear transparency film (you can print it on paper but it will not look as good). See Figure 8 on page 13 for a BOOST legend that you can cut out or copy to transparency film. Note: You can find printable button legends under Redline Rampage on Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 8 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

9 Remove Shifter and Install BOOST Button (as Applicable) Remove Shifter and Install BOOST Button (as Applicable) NASCAR games must have a BOOST button installed at the shifter location as there is no BOOST button in the control panel. This step is optional for Need for Speed games. 1. Remove the four (4) Torx security screws that secure the shifter plate in place and lift the shifter assembly out of the housing. 2. If you DO NOT wish to install a BOOST button (Need for Speed games only), disconnect the harness and remove the shifter. Install the button plug in the shifter cover plate from the kit and install the cover plate on the shifter housing with the screws removed previously. 3. To install the BOOST button in the shifter location, install the BOOST button assembly from the kit in the shifter cover plate from the kit, and proceed with the steps that follow. 4. Disconnect the wires at the shifter, or snip them near the shifter so that you have long enough pigtails to splice. (If you disconnect the shifter Molex connector, it will be difficult to splice into the wires with the Quick Connect splicers.) CAUTION: Do not connect the 5-volt lamp power wire to the button micro switch. Doing so can damage the GVRI/O PCB. 5. For Need for Speed games: a. Disconnect the spade connectors from the e-brake button and connect the lamp power and ground connectors, and the COM connector to the corresponding connectors on the BOOST button. Do not use the NC connector from the e-brake (see Figure 5 for button connections). b. Locate the wire from Pin 1 of the 9-pin shifter connector. Use a Quick-Connect Splicer (see Figure 3) to splice it to the wire from NC on the BOOST button micro switch. 6. For NASCAR games: Locate the wires from the 12-pin shifter connector listed in the table below. Use Quick-Connect Splicers (see Figure 3) to splice them to the pigtails from the BOOST button. Shifter Connector Pin Wire Color (May Vary) BOOST Button Connection 12 Red 5-Volt Lamp Power 11 Blue NC 5 Black Lamp Ground and Micro Switch COM (two connections) 7. Secure the Shifter Cover Plate in place with the screws removed previously. Figure 5. Lighted Button Connectors 2014 Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 9 of 18

10 Replace Computer Replace Computer Important: Avoid bumping or tilting the cabinet when the computer is running. Note: If you are converting an older Need for Speed cabinet that originally had a CRT monitor: In some older games the computer is secured with a top brace and bolts that screw into the computer feet from under the cabinet. You will not be able to use the under-cabinet bolts to secure the new computer. GLOBAL VR recommends adding a strap or brace to secure the new computer. If the old computer contains a Nytric USBI/O PCB (see Figure 7), you will need to install a GVRI/O Mini PCB and Conversion Harness (Kit Part #: ). See Figure 7 on page 11 to identify a computer with a Nytric USBI/O PCB. Disconnect all of the cables from the old computer. Keep the old game dongle with the computer if you wish to use the computer as a spare. 8. Unbuckle the strap that secures the computer in place and remove the computer. 9. Secure the new computer in place. Make sure that the computer air vents are not blocked. There is an air vent under the bottom front panel of the computer that is easily blocked by padding or debris. 10. Connect the Redline Rampage Game Dongle to a motherboard USB port in the computer. 11. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 6. Be sure to connect the Force-Feedback PCB and the GVRI/O Mini PCB to PCI USB ports, not to motherboard USB ports. Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 10 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

11 Replace Computer PC Rear with MSI H61M-P32 Motherboard AC Power Connector Computer Power Supply PS/2 Keyboard Port (for Diagnostic Use Only) Computer ON/OFF Switch PS/2 Mouse Port (for Diagnostic Use Only) Case Cooling Fan Motherboard USB Ports for Game Dongle Only Game Dongle Audio Ports to Audio Amp: - Pink Center/Subwoofer - Green - Front Speakers - Blue - Rear Speakers HDMI Video Port DVI Video Port Video Card PCI USB Card Note: Appearance of computer case and video card may vary. GVRI/O Mini PCB Force-Feedback Steering PCB Figure 6. System Computer Rear Panel Note: A GVRI/O Mini PCB is required to run Redline Rampage. Games with Nytric USBI/O PCBs require the I/O PCB Conversion Kit (Part #: ). Figure 7. Identifying a Computer with a Nytric USBI/O PCB 2014 Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 11 of 18

12 Test and Calibrate the Game Test and Calibrate the Game Once the computer is installed you can test the game. If you prefer, you can finish installing the artwork first. Note that you can also calibrate the steering and pedals from Diagnostics: Play Control Test in the Operator Menu. 1. Power on the game and verify the game boots properly. 2. When the Calibrate Pedals screen appears, press each pedal firmly to the floor to set the pot limits. 3. Next, the steering will auto-calibrate. 4. If the software detects another cabinet with the same Link ID Number, the Select a Link ID screen will appear and prompt you to change the ID. 5. Set up your cabinet from the Operator Menu, and play a game to verify proper operation. Artwork Installation Refer to the figures starting on page 14 for illustrations of artwork placement on various games. You can find these illustrations in color under Redline Rampage at The exact steps for installing the artwork will vary depending on the cabinet you are converting. You will need to cut most of the artwork to fit, and you may not use all of the decals in the kit. Be sure to use a sharp Exacto knife or scissors to ensure clean edges. Please make sure you remove or cover all logos and names that refer to the previously installed game. Use decal scraps as patches if needed. Spraying the cabinet surface with water will make it easier to position the decals. Once the decal is positioned be sure to squeegee out as much water as possible to ensure that the decal sticks properly. Backlit Marquee 1. Remove the screws that secure the marquee to game. Disconnect the leader light power connector if applicable and remove the clear plastic and marquee artwork. (Refer to your old System Manual for details on removing the marquee.) 2. Remove the artwork (you may also need to remove the leader light) and clean the clear plastic with window cleaner. On a clean work surface, place the clear plastic over the marquee artwork from the kit and use it as a template to cut the artwork to fit. Be careful to center the logo and avoid cutting any logos or text. Note: For Twisted 42" games you will not need to trim the marquee artwork. 3. Reinstall the marquee by reversing the removal steps. Side panel Decals Important: For Deluxe games with molded plastic side panels, cut the side panel decals to cover logos only. Do not attempt to apply the full decals over the curved plastic. For flat wooden side panels only, align the decal with the bottom and rear edges of the cabinet (where the wheel is printed on the decal). Apply the decal and then trim along the edge of the cabinet. Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 12 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

13 Install New Game Sign Seat Base Side Decals Refer to the illustration for your cabinet to place the seat pedestal decals. Some cabinets have upper and lower seat base artwork and require you to first cut the decal into two pieces as shown in the illustrations. Apply the decals and then trim the edges. Seat Base Rear Decals Place the upper and lower seat base rear decals as shown in the illustration for your game and trim to fit. Apply the decals and then trim the edges. Seat Back Artwork You will need to trim the decal as shown in the illustration for you game. For most games you will simply need to make a straight cut as shown in the illustrations. For older Need for Speed games you will need to remove the seat back artwork and use it as a template to cut the decal. Yellow or Green Rating Label Decal Apply either the Yellow or Green Rating Label on the marquee where it will be visible to your customers. Running the game in Green Label mode removes weapons from the cars. You can change between Green and Yellow Label Mode from Game Settings in the Operator Menu. Serial Number Label 1. Write the Conversion Date in the DATE MFR: field on the serial number label in the kit. 2. Place the label next to the old serial number label on the back of the cabinet (keep the old label for reference). Install New Game Sign The "NEW!" sign has adhesive strips on the front so that it can be installed behind the marquee or monitor. Peel the protective covering and place the sign where it can be seen by your customers. If you need button legends for your game, copy the images below to transparency film. If this is not possible, you can cut out these images and use them, but they will not look as vivid and you will see the texture of the paper. Figure 8. BOOST and DROP HAZARDS Button Legends 2014 Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 13 of 18

14 Artwork Placement Illustrations Artwork Placement Illustrations Figure 9. Artwork Placement on NASCAR Standard Cabinet Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 14 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

15 Artwork Placement Illustrations Figure 10. Artwork Placement on NASCAR Deluxe Cabinet 2014 Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 15 of 18

16 Artwork Placement Illustrations Figure 11. Artwork Placement on Twisted Cabinet Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 16 of Rev. B 10/28/2014

17 Artwork Placement Illustrations Figure 12. Artwork Placement on Need for Speed Carbon Standard Cabinet 2014 Global VR, Inc Rev. B 10/28/2014 Page 17 of 18

18 Artwork Placement Illustrations Figure 13. Artwork Placement on Need for Speed Underground Cabinet Redline Rampage Conversion Kit Instructions Page 18 of Rev. B 10/28/2014